Science and Technology

The ‘Shanti Bill’ and Private Participation in India’s Nuclear Power Sector

The ‘Shanti Bill’ and Private Participation in India’s Nuclear Power Sector

Context : The Union Cabinet has approved the proposed Atomic Energy Bill (informally known as the ‘Shanti Bill’), which amends...

Gaganyaan : Significance of Human Rating for India

Gaganyaan : Significance of Human Rating for India

Context : As ISRO progresses towards the Gaganyaan mission—India’s first human spaceflight—achieving “Human Rating” for the launch vehicle and the...

Spectrum Allocation in Space: GSO vs NGSO Conflict, WRC Regulations & India’s Stand

Spectrum Allocation in Space: GSO vs NGSO Conflict, WRC Regulations & India’s Stand

Context : The rapid launch of thousands of satellites into Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) by companies like SpaceX (Starlink) and Amazon...

Data Governance for Enhanced Welfare Delivery

Data Governance for Enhanced Welfare Delivery

Context: Indian states, responsible for 60% of public expenditure, are increasingly relying on data to improve the delivery of subsidies,...

Neurotechnology in India: Harnessing the Brain for National Benefit

Neurotechnology in India: Harnessing the Brain for National Benefit

Neurotechnology in India: Harnessing the Brain for National Benefit Context : Neurotechnology, the field encompassing devices and procedures used to...

India Post DHRUVA Framework: India’s UPI of Digital Addressing

India Post DHRUVA Framework: India’s UPI of Digital Addressing

Context : The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, has launched the India Post DHRUVA Framework—Digital Hub for Reference...

Rocket Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) Strengthens India’s Fighter Pilot Safety Framework

Rocket Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) Strengthens India’s Fighter Pilot Safety Framework

Context :The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful high-speed test of a fighter aircraft escape system...

Farm Fire Underreporting: ISRO Flags Shift in Stubble Burning Time

Farm Fire Underreporting: ISRO Flags Shift in Stubble Burning Time

Context : An ISRO study has flagged a potential underestimation of farm fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana. This is...

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Fighter Escape System

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Fighter Escape System

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Fighter Escape System Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a high-speed rocket...

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings Context: MNRE data (presented to Parliament in  November 2025) shows that Tamil Nadu (~14 MW)...

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025 Context: The Antarctic ozone hole, which forms annually between August and November, closed...

Sanchar Saathi faces major setback concerns

Sanchar Saathi faces major setback concerns

Sanchar Saathi faces major setback concerns Context: The debate around mandatory preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app has intensified after...

Psoriasis: Rising Global Burden and Policy Priorities

Psoriasis: Rising Global Burden and Policy Priorities

Psoriasis: Rising Global Burden and Policy Priorities Context: Recent findings published in JAMA Dermatology highlight that global psoriasis incidence has...

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response Context: A new Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) analysis has flagged...

The Robotaxi Revolution

The Robotaxi Revolution

The Robotaxi Revolution Context: Robotaxis are increasingly hitting roads across the world. After early experiments like Carnegie Mellon University’s 1995...

Indrajaal Ranger : India’s First Mobile AI-Driven Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle Explained

Indrajaal Ranger : India’s First Mobile AI-Driven Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle Explained

Indrajaal Ranger : India’s First Mobile AI-Driven Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle Explained Context: In response to increasing drone threats, Indrajaal Drone...

Green Hydrogen: Global Slowdown, China’s Dominance & India’s Roadmap Explained

Green Hydrogen: Global Slowdown, China’s Dominance & India’s Roadmap Explained

Green Hydrogen: Global Slowdown, China’s Dominance & India’s Roadmap Explained Context: Green hydrogen, once projected as the fuel of the...

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Context: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Poonch districts have ordered a two-month suspension of...

DoT’s Mandatory SIM Binding for OTTs

DoT’s Mandatory SIM Binding for OTTs

DoT’s Mandatory SIM Binding for OTTs Context: In an effort to enhance telecom cybersecurity and combat the rising misuse of...

Data Centres Drive Strong India Investment Growth

Data Centres Drive Strong India Investment Growth

Data Centres Drive Strong India Investment Growth Context: India’s data centres expansion has gained renewed significance after Google announced a...

Global Methane Status Report 2025: Key Findings, Emission Trends & Mitigation Strategies

Global Methane Status Report 2025: Key Findings, Emission Trends & Mitigation Strategies

Explore the Global Methane Status Report 2025 released at COP30. Learn about methane emission trends, the Global Methane Pledge, sector-wise...